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Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion
Carol Tavris
Touchstone
, 1989
A Good Companion to Lerner's The Dance of Anger.
Carol Tavris offers some very practical advice. Apart from when the expression of anger is intended to dissolve a relationship, anger becomes effective when: (1) the anger is directed at the offending person (telling friends may increase anger); (2) the expression ...
Roadie: The Misunderstood World of a Bike Racer
Jamie Smith
VeloPress
, 2008
Nice read for cyclists or novice
This is a nice book that talks about the sub-culture of cycling. It is in an easy to read, humorous format
The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus
Amy-jill Levine
HarperOne
, 2007
Jesus is Jewish!
This is the best book available today about the Jewishness of Jesus. Amy Jill Levine points out that many of the Gospel stories would hit home with more of us if we read the New Testament with the eyes of a first century Jewish person. She points out the Jewishness of ...
Co-Dependence: Misunderstood--Mistreated
Anne Wilson Schaef
HarperOne
, 1992
Cold realities from a warm heart
In a hundred pages Scaef does something truly remarkable. She confronts the self-serving and dangerous side of co-dependency yet maintains a nonjudgmental perspective. Many, many books, of course, discuss the dangers co-dependents present to themselves. This one ...
The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder -- Third ...
Demitri Md Papolos
,
Janice Papolos
Broadway
, 2007
Bi-polar
I was very happy to find this book during the time that I needed it most. It was definitely a great source of information.
Nuclear Energy Now: Why the Time Has Come for the World's Most Misunderstood Energy Source
Alan M. Herbst
,
George W. Hopley
Wiley
, 2007
Safe and secure nuclear power for replacing fossil fuels
"Nuclear Energy Now" is an excellent book about the present status of nuclear power. Its starting point is the realization that increasing amounts of carbon dioxide emissions are causing global warming and climate change. Combustion of fossil fuels is producing this ...
Catholic and Christian: An Explanation of Commonly Misunderstood Catholic Beliefs
Alan Schreck
Servant Publications
, 2004
RCIA Candidate
The explanation of many of the more common controversial (as deemed by the Protestant community) aspects of the Catholic church were well explained in this book. I found it to be a very good supplement to the materials I have received in RCIA. The explanations inside ...
Dark Genius of Wall Street: The Misunderstood Life of Jay Gould, King of the Robber Barons
Jr.", Edward J. "Renehan
Basic Books
, 2006
a long overdue balanced biography
The author has done excellent work in condensing Jay Gould's colossal business career into this enjoyable biography. Since Jay Gould was involved in thousands of enterprises, no book can ever cover his dealings and career and personal life without coming short on one ...
Mr. Gatling's Terrible Marvel: The Gun That Changed Everything and the Misunderstood Genius Who Invented It
Julia Keller
Viking Adult
, 2008
"America at its muscular, can-do best..."?
One of the merits (and there are many) of Julia Keller's Mr. Gatling's Terrible Marvel is that the book is more than a biography of Richard Jordan Gatling (1818-1903), inventor of the automatic weapon which bears his name. It's also a well-written, well-researched, ...
Trader Vic on Commodities: What's Unknown, Misunderstood, and Too Good to Be True (Wiley Trading)
Victor Sperandeo
Wiley
, 2008
Explains a Complicated Process Clearly
I was interested in the DTI previously, because I want to utilize a long/short portfolio approach to my commodites trading. But the information I found from S&P was confusing. This book explains not just how the DTI (and the CTI) work, but why they work, and how to ...
The Misunderstood Child, Fourth Edition: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities
Larry B. Md Silver
Three Rivers Press
, 2006
The misunderstood child
I read an earlier edition of this book borrowed from the library. I was pleased to see a new edition on Amazon.com which I purchased to give to my daughter-in-law. She has found it very helpful in understanding her children's and siblings' learning problems.
Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses: Clear Explanations for the Difficult Passages
Ron Rhodes
Harvest House Publishers
, 2008
The instruction and wonder of the Bible can be clouded when readers are uncertain about the meaning of some verses. Bible scholar and popular author Ron Rhodes (more than 1 million copies in combined sales) draws on his many years of studying and teaching Scripture to empower readers with knowledge, background, and truth. With clear and helpful ...
The Worst Years of Your Life: Stories for the Geeked-Out, Angst-Ridden, Lust-Addled, and Deeply Misunderstood ...
Simon & Schuster
, 2007
*mark jude poirier is an awesome editor and writer!*
This anthology is proof that Mark Poirier is an incredible, quirky and wonderful human being. I want to read everything he has written or edited. I will be the first in line when his new movie "Smart People," is released. I want to skateboard wth him...
Rape: The Misunderstood Crime: The Misunderstood Crime
Julie A. Allison
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Lawrence S., Jr. Wrightsman
Sage Publications, Inc
, 1993
Rape--it is probably the most misunderstood of violent crimes. Only two to five percent of rapists are ever convicted and when an accusation of rape is made, the victim often becomes the focus of attention. Unfortunately, one prototypical conceptualization--a madman who waits for his next victim with a weapon in hand--is still prevalent. Most ...
Martin Misunderstood
Karin Slaughter
BBC Audiobooks America
, 2008
A quick, funny and well narrated romp
If you are looking for a quick (2.5 hours) and funny story to make your commute fly by, this is the audio book for you. Wayne Knight (while perhaps a little over the top in spots) is quite adept and funny in his portrayal of the characters. The whole setting is ...
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